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These scientists chase them in the sky to predict where they will strike.See moreTravelYosemite's hidden Chinese American historyFrom the park's mountain peaks to its winding roads to its wood-panelled buildings, Chinese American history is everywhere in Yosemite – if you know where to look.See moreIsrael-Gaza WarAlmost 450,000 people have fled Rafah, UN saysIsraeli protesters stomp on aid packages destined for GazaUN says staff member killed in GazaIsraeli protesters block aid trucks destined for GazaUnverified video shows protesters throwing food packages onto the ground before stomping on them.War in UkraineWhat weapons are being supplied to Ukraine?Blinken in Ukraine as US weapons reach front lineLabour pledges 'iron-clad commitment' for UkraineRussia says troops enter border town near KharkivUkraine is concerned about what could happen if Russian troops get within artillery range of Kharkiv.US and Canada newsUS curator denies smuggling scorpions from IstanbulBlinken in Ukraine as US weapons reach front lineWhat Michael Cohen said at Trump's hush-money trialBaltimore bridge blown up in controlled demolitionAn explosion blasted away debris trapping a cargo ship in the Patapsco River.Asia newsFourteen killed and dozens injured after Mumbai billboard collapseFour dead in protests against flour and energy pricesUS says sanctions possible after India-Iran port dealChina due to free vlogger who filmed Wuhan lockdownZhang Zhan had been in jail for four years for "picking quarrels and provoking trouble".White gold rush: Harvesting lithium from Great Salt LakeCould the United States' largest saltwater lake hold the key to its energy future?See moreAustralia newsMen's T20 World Cup squads including England, India & AustraliaAustralian who exposed war crimes allegations jailedTop doctor cancer-free a year after world-first therapyAustralian teen jailed for murder of UK womanEmma Lovell, 41, was killed while confronting two home intruders in Brisbane on Boxing Day in 2022.UK newsLost cheque blamed for Harry and Meghan's charity error'I thought, I'm a goner': Twin recalls being saved by sister from crocodileSupermarket sale 'could benefit customers'Prince William flies Apache helicopter at handover ceremonyThe Prince of Wales took off after he succeeded King Charles as colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps.Middle East newsAlmost 450,000 people have fled Rafah, UN saysIsraeli protesters stomp on aid packages destined for GazaUS curator denies smuggling scorpions from IstanbulUN says staff member killed in GazaA member of the UN's safety team was killed in Rafah on their way to a hospital, the agency says.Africa newsWhy a 'world cruise' had to add more African stops'Trapped in hell' under collapsed building but pulled out aliveTunisia officials arrested in dispute over flag displayInternet outage felt across East AfricaA key cable linking the region to South Africa was cut on Sunday morning, an industry expert says. Sport'Emery the star of the show as Villa can taste dream finale'Aston Villa manager Unai Emery closes in on the promised land of the Champions League as fan Tom Hanks hopes for a Hollywood finale.See moreBusinessUK mining giant to offload De Beers diamond businessUpgraded ChatGPT teaches maths and flirts - but still glitchesUK wage growth still high despite unemployment riseCow dung's key role in India's energy industryIndia is hoping that biogas, produced from farm waste, will curb its reliance on imported gas.TechnologyUpgraded ChatGPT teaches maths and flirts - but still glitchesParents get forum to air smartphone access concernsUS bans China crypto-miner from nuclear base areaUnjammable navigation tech gets first airborne testThe test comes amid concern about the vulnerability of satellite navigation systems to blocking.CultureEurovision responds to complaints of bad behaviourThe photographs that skewer British peculiaritiesDrama on and off screen at Cannes Film FestivalIn pictures: Paul Mescal among stars at Gucci showSalma Hayek and Dua Lipa were also at the event which saw the Tate Modern transformed for the show.SportVarane to leave Man Utd at end of seasonBBC Sport signs new free-to-air FA Cup dealFury's dad John injured in fracas with Usyk's campNew Zealand women in England 2024Fixtures for New Zealand's women's tour of England - featuring three ODIs and five Twenty20 internationals.Sign up for our newslettersThe Essential ListThe week's best stories, handpicked by BBC editors, in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday.US Election UnspunCut through the spin with North America correspondent Anthony Zurcher - in your inbox every Wednesday.In HistoryDiscover the headlines from this week in history. 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